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June Update: PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  June 2026 Update : The latest snippet of gossip for Sony's next-gen systems is a modular/external drive that will connect to both devices. Allowing installation on the portable of physical games, and reducing the cost of the PS6 by making the Blu-ray an accessory (like the PS5 Slim).  I prefer the idea of a dedicated dock on the PS6 that connects the next Portable to your entire PSN library, and they'd better make it work as an extra controller, but I'm sure there are practical benefits to the extra drive.   That should also boost sales of PS4 and PS5 physical games, especially on the second-hand market, as folk...

Congrats to everyone who entered the KyuHen Vita homebrew contest

The deadline for entries for the KyuHen Vita homebrew contest has passed. With plenty of activity from a hard core of those still keen on working on the Vita, there are some great looking titles from the relatively simple to the impressive looking. It is easier to follow the official Twitter feed and the general Twitter thread rather than dive across all the entries. 

You can download games on a jailbroken Vita across the various categories from ports to whole new titles via the Vita Homebrew browser or other methods. Go to the website for more details and if you want to donate to the prize pot as judging starts. 

Pic from LRG showing homebrew "trophies" in action, nice touch!

If anything, it makes me wonder why Sony never released an in-Vita game creator, which could have gone a long way to extending the indie-sweetheart vibe around the handheld. 

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